A new policy proposal is calling for the U.S. government to formalize how it tracks and responds to international economic threats. The core of the recommendation is the creation of annual 'Economic Security Intelligence Reports' to be managed by the State Department. Proponents argue that as global powers increasingly use economic coercion as a tool of statecraft, the United States requires a more structured, intelligence-led approach to protect its domestic interests.

The proposal emphasizes that economic security is now inextricably linked to national security. By systematically identifying systemic risks—such as supply chain vulnerabilities, predatory investment practices, or technology theft—the U.S. could better anticipate and mitigate the impact of actions taken by authoritarian states. The authors suggest that current methods of monitoring these threats are fragmented and that a centralized reporting mechanism would provide policymakers with the actionable data needed to respond to economic aggression.

While the proposal focuses on the necessity of these reports to maintain American competitiveness and stability, it frames the initiative as a defensive measure against external coercion. The initiative aims to shift the focus from reactive trade policies to a proactive intelligence-gathering framework. By institutionalizing this process, the authors believe the U.S. can better coordinate with allies to create a more resilient global economic environment that is less susceptible to manipulation by non-market economies.